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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1X, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades versus the E-M1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1X 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-T2

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2016More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1X 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1X is 76 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
great battery (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (870 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 997 grams (2.20 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 870 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II -
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $1,600 $2,999